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ArticleAn All-22 review of the good and bad from the Seahawks win vs. PatriotsSeptember 19, 2026

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Fleury puts JSN and Kupp in man coverage and uses JSN's route to effectively 'protect' Kupp's route, creating separation for what would have been an easy touchdown

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JSN's route-running creates separation for Kupp in red zone play design.

Fleury puts JSN in man coverage and uses JSN's route to effectively 'protect' Kupp's route, creating separation for what would have been an easy touchdown in the red zone; this demonstrates how the offensive coordinator is leveraging JSN's route-running to create space for teammates.